Do you remember the Honor Hunter V7700 gaming laptop from 2020? It was praised as a mid-range priced device offering a near high-end experience. As Honor's pioneering gaming laptop, it received considerable acclaim.
Now, after three and a half years, we have the sequel with Hunter lineage: the Honor MagicBook Pro 16!
Notably, this is also Honor's first AI PC, positioned as a new versatile laptop that balances slimness with gaming performance.
Before we dive into the review, let's take a look at the key specs of the Honor MagicBook Pro 16:
Intel Core i7-155 processor: The emerging Meteor Lake processor has been tested multiple times before. It features a modular architecture where modules like media, graphics, display, and I/O can be activated on demand. Additionally, it incorporates 2 ultra-low-power LP E-Core cores which activate during low-load scenarios such as video playback or standby, effectively balancing performance and battery life, making it the most energy-efficient client platform in Intel's history. The Honor MagicBook Pro 16 is equipped with the Intel Core i7-155 processor, featuring 6 performance cores (P-Core), 8 efficiency cores (E-Core), and 2 ultra-low-power LP E-Core cores, totaling 16 cores and 22 threads. Under full load, the P-Core, E-Core, and LP E-Core can accelerate up to 4.8GHz, 3.8GHz, and 2.5GHz respectively. Additionally, the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 also offers a version with the Intel Core i5-125H processor.
Dessert-grade RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: The discrete GPU in the Honor MagicBook Pro 16 is the delectable RTX 4060 Laptop, boasting a power consumption of 115W and supporting dual display and three modes. Although it may not reach the 140W mark like other gaming laptops, given the architecture and efficiency of the RTX 40 series, surpassing 120W doesn't offer much practical significance. This practical approach reflects in Honor's design philosophy. With 3072 CUDA cores, 8GB 128-bit GDDR6 memory, and AI computing power of up to 686 TOPS, this GPU is a powerhouse in AI scenarios, complemented by the new 4th generation Tensor Cores and ray-tracing accelerator, along with support for DLSS 3.5.
Slim and Lightweight Design with Robust 140W Cooling: Despite housing the RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, Honor has managed to keep the weight down to 1.86kg and thickness at around 17.9mm through innovative lightweight materials and layout designs. This includes using ultra-light aluminum fan, ultra-thin high-definition LCD screen, topological simulation architecture design, and ultra-light high-density motherboard. The integrated graphics version is even lighter at 1.79kg. In the realm of laptops, it's considered quite slim and lightweight. Despite its emphasis on portability, its cooling system ensures the release of the full 140W power, making it capable of handling demanding tasks like AAA gaming, 3D modeling, and rendering.
Now, let's delve into how this laptop performs.
